Calendar of events for 2011 - Tickets go on sale May 1
There’s something for every music taste at the Northport Community Arts Center. To order your Season Tickets or Flex Passbooks, call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm. [click here for season ticket and flex pass information]
June 11, 2011 at 8 pm
Branson On The Road
Sponsor: Leelanau Enterprise
Branson, Missouri, is considered by many to be the live music capital of the world. When you come to the show you’ll think the glory days of the Grand Ole Opry have descended on Northport. Not only will you get great music but a lot of hilarious comedy. You will think classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music just can’t get any better than this. The stars include Debbie Horton, the only woman to have played guitar with the great Johnny Cash. She has also served as the MC for Kenny Rodgers and Hank Williams Jr. and the Oak Ridge Boys. Donnie Wright is versatile on many instruments. His credits include performances on the Grand Ole Opry, the Presley Show in Branson as well as a long standing run at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. Brian Capps plays the upright bass and his latest recording reached the Top Ten on the Americana Charts. The “Branson on the Road” show is a regular featured act on the national television show, “Midwest Country” on the RFD-TV network seen in over 100 million homes. This opening show of our 2011 series is one that will be talked about for many seasons to come. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
June 25, 2011 at 8 pm
An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein
Sponsors: Dick & Sherry Koenig & Barbara Bartley
Over 65 years ago, Rodgers & Hammerstein gave us Oklahoma, often described by critics as the finest musical in the Broadway tradition. In time, they would produce such additional masterworks as Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and Sound of Music.
Our Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein features music from all these great shows, with soprano Cat Hall, whose splendid title role performance in My Fair Lady last summer will long be remembered, Fred Szczepanski, one of our region’s favorite actor/singers, all together with Northport’s own Village Voices and the Northport Community Band. Don’t miss this! The Village Voices, the Northport Community Band and guests will bring us an exciting evening devoted to some of Broadway’s greatest hits! To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
July 2, 2011 at 8 pm
Ragtop Rodeo featuring Caroline Kovas
Sponsor: Sherwood Products
Co-sponsor: Thomas & Milliken Millwork
The grass roots following that has been blowing up after Caroline Kovas and the Ragtop Rodeo is leaving audiences begging for more as they blaze their way through the country. Caroline’s first EP “Moving On” was produced in New York and her most recent album “Going Cross Country” with the Ragtop Rodeo has brought her wide recognition as an artist and songwriter. She was awarded a Finalist Position in the “Song of the Year Contest” and her radio airplay has received critical acclaim. “A smoking combination of southern rock, 70’s infused guitar jams and straight up fun” should make everyone curious. Don’t miss this one. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
July 9, 2011 at 8 pm
New Reformation Band*
Co-sponsor: Northport Lions Club
The NRB is truly an internationally famous group. They have performed from coast to coast, in Europe, the Caribbean, and South America. If you cruise on the Holland American Line you have probably heard them in that venue. David Oppermann, their fearless leader, will be here along with the entire NRB. Many of our NCAC fans have asked us to bring them back and we are proud to say “THEY ARE BACK” in 2011. We feel very fortunate to have them with us again so don’t miss it. Note: We found out recently that Dave Bennett will not be with them this time. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
July 16, 2011 at 8 pm
Sunny Wilkinson Quartet
Sponsor: Northport Point Jazz Buffs
Co-sponsor: Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern
In 2003, Sunny Wilkinson gave her first concert here on February 18. It was a cold and snowy night with terrible driving conditions. Very few were able to attend. It was a tragedy because we heard one of the great world class singers and jazz stylists ever to grace our stage. We have tried to bring Sunny back and, finally, 2011 is the year. Sunny has taken her place in that elite group of jazz vocalists who have stretched the boundaries and found themselves “one of a kind.” She has sung with many famous bands and artists including the great Count Basie Band. She has many recordings to her credit and they are all the best. Her gifted husband and artistic jazz pianist, Dr. Ron Newman, will be here too. These creative artists are not to be missed. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
July 23, 2011 at 8 pm
Thomas Pandolfi Classical Pianist
Sponsor: Jes Asmussen & Colleen Cooper
Co-sponsor: Constance & Edwin Arnfield
Thomas Pandolfi is an exciting virtuoso who is making his first appearance in Northport. He is being sought by audiences worldwide and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. He has performed throughout Europe and recently debuted recitals in Canada, China and Germany. His 2010-11 season includes concerts in New York, North Carolina, Illinois, Massachusetts, NORTHPORT, Michigan, Arizona, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, California, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. He is also recording repertoire for his sixth CD release. He must be doing something right and we in Northport will be privileged to hear for ourselves. This promises to be something special. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
July 30, 2011 at 8 pm
The Chenille Sisters*
Sponsors: Jes Asmussen & Colleen Cooper & Biggs Construction Service
Co-sponsor: Bayshore Oil & Propane
The NCAC tries to bring back favorites and The Chenille Sisters are at the top of this list. These three uniquely gifted entertainers are blessed with heavenly voices, witty wisdom, and a great passion for connecting with audiences. They’ve been doing this since 1985 where they first merged and converged on a small stage in an Ann Arbor bistro. You must believe me when I say they have gotten better with age. These sweet and silly, serious and satisfying ladies will not disappoint you. In the NCAC, you have the chance to get up close and personal with each of them and you will never forget the experience. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
August 6, 2011 at 8 pm
August 7, 2011 at 4 pm
Northwind Brass & The Promise Kept
Sponsors: Easling Construction Company & Home Maintenance & Larkin Insurance – Dan White
This double barreled feature is designed to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the beginning of the Civil War. Northwind Brass will present music along with poetry and song complete with Civil War uniforms. Sue Hanson’s Civil War Era play will receive its premier in the evening’s second half. The Promise Kept is based on a true story involving ancestors of Northport’s present day families; the story involves a promise made by a Northport soldier to his little sister. This is an evening of our own history brought alive. Celebrate with us, and stay for a lobby reception. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
August 20, 2011 at 8 pm
Sousa Concert
Sponsors: Gertrude L. McDuck Benevolent Society & Martinson Funeral Home
The Northport Community Band, under the leadership of conductor Don Wilcox will present their popular “Sousa” Concert again this summer as the musical highlight and climax of their busy summer concert season. Guest conductor for the evening will be the world famous U.S. Marine Band Conductor, Colonel John R. Bourgois, Ret. Colonel Bourgois was the conductor of the Marine Band through the terms of five Presidents. The evening will be our very best imitation of the most famous band ever – the professional band conducted by John Philip Sousa. It will be a fast-paced evening of Sousa’s greatest marches, old favorites and styles. With Colonel Bourgois, Don Wilcox and the Sousa Band performing, it doesn’t get any better than this. To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
October 29, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Free Halloween Concert
Entertainment by the Village Voices & Northport Community Band. Wear a costume – we will!
December 11, 2011 at 3 pm
Christmas Concert
Sponsor: Northport Bay Boat Yard
Co-sponsors: Northport Highlands & Sound of Music Magic
The Northport Community Band and the Village Voices combine their talents to bring you a seasonal “Holiday Highlights” of music for this special time of the year. Voices, keyboards, and instruments will join in bringing back special musical memories for all of us, plus a surprise or two. Bring the kids, and plan to sing along on some of your favorites. This is definitely a relaxed and fun-filled evening for the whole family! To order your Season Tickets, Flex Passbooks or individual tickets, please call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
2011 packages - Season Tickets and Flex Passes
Buy a Season Ticket for all 10 performances with reserved seating in your favorite seat for $145. This is a savings of $55 over what you would pay to purchase tickets separately for each performance. Available until June 11, 2011.
Buy a Flex Passbook which includes six flex passes good for any of the 10 performances. The cost of a passbook is $110 and is convenient to use when you have a schedule that can change unexpectedly. Available until July 1, 2011.
Buy Individual Tickets for adults at $20 for each event. Student tickets (through grade 12) are just $5 for each event. Available all season.
To order your Season Tickets or Flex Passbooks, call our office at 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm. Plus, we can hold your tickets for you at the NCAC and you can pick them up in our lobby. There’s no last minute “Where did I put those tickets?” search or worse yet, forgetting them altogether!
Packages and individual tickets are only available through our office or by calling 231.386.5001, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.